Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a polyarylene sulfide resin comprising: a step of reacting a poly(arylenesulfonium salt) having a constitutional unit represented by the following formula (1) with an aliphatic amide compound to obtain a polyarylene sulfide resin having a constitutional unit represented by the following formula (2): wherein R1 represents a direct bond, —Ar2—, —Ar2—S— or —Ar2—O—; Ar1 and Ar2 each represent an arylene group optionally having a functional group as a substituent; R2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or an aromatic group optionally having an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms as a substituent; and X? represents an anion, wherein R1 and Ar1 are the same as described above.

Abstract: A fuel tank structure is obtained that can prevent or suppress excessive stress concentrating at fixed portions of a separator and an inner wall of a fuel tank main body. A separator for reducing flow noise of fuel is disposed at an interior of a fuel tank that accommodates fuel. Projecting portions that serve as fixed portions that are fixed at two or more places to an inner wall of the fuel tank, are provided at the separator. Deformation portions that allow deformation of the separator are formed between the projecting portions at the separator.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a high-load durable anode for oxygen generation and a manufacturing method for the same used for industrial electrolyses including manufacturing of electrolytic metal foils such as electrolytic copper foil, aluminum liquid contact and continuously electrogalvanized steel plate, and metal extraction, having superior durability under high-load electrolysis conditions.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an anode for oxygen generation and a manufacturing method for the same used for industrial electrolyses including manufacturing of electrolytic metal foils such as electrolytic copper foil, aluminum liquid contact and continuously electrogalvanized steel plate, and metal extraction. The present invention features an anode for oxygen generation and a manufacturing method for the same comprising a conductive metal substrate and a catalyst layer containing iridium oxide formed on the conductive metal substrate wherein the coating is baked in a high temperature region of 410° C.-450° C. in an oxidation atmosphere to form the catalyst layer co-existing amorphous and crystalline iridium oxide and the catalyst layer co-existing the amorphous and crystalline iridium oxide is post-baked in a further high temperature region of 520° C.-560° C. in an oxidation atmosphere to crystallize almost all amount of iridium oxide in the catalyst layer.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an anode for oxygen generation and a manufacturing method for the same used for industrial electrolyses including manufacturing of electrolytic metal foils such as electrolytic copper foil, aluminum liquid contact and continuously electrogalvanized steel plate, and metal extraction. The present invention features an anode for oxygen generation and a manufacturing method for the same comprising a conductive metal substrate and a catalyst layer containing iridium oxide formed on the conductive metal substrate wherein the coating is baked in a low temperature region of 370° C.-400° C. in an oxidation atmosphere to form the catalyst layer containing amorphous iridium oxide and the catalyst layer containing amorphous iridium oxide is post-baked in a further high temperature region of 520° C.-600° C. in an oxidation atmosphere to crystallize almost all amount of iridium oxide in the catalyst layer.

Abstract: A tank rubber cushion for providing a vibration-damping support of a fuel tank against a vehicle body, including two divided rubber cylinders inserted onto an inner axial member having flanges at both axial ends and to be inserted through a mounting hole formed in a support portion of the fuel tank. Each of the divided rubber cylinders is provided with an axial vibration-damping rubber portion arranged between opposing surfaces of the flange of the inner axial member and the support portion in an axial direction, and a transaxial vibration-damping rubber portion arranged between opposing surfaces of the inner axial member and the support portion in a transaxial direction. The transaxial vibration-damping rubber portion includes a concave/convex portion wherein a diameter varies in a circumferential direction so that an assembly can be made with a gap between the inner axial member and the support portion.

Abstract: A method for producing an acid group-containing polyarylene sulfide of the present invention includes a reaction step of reacting a polyhaloaromatic compound (a), an alkali metal hydrosulfide (b), and an alkali metal carboxylate (c) in the presence of a solid alkali metal sulfide and a lithium ion.

Abstract: A method for producing an acid group-containing polyarylene sulfide of the present invention includes a reaction step of reacting a polyhaloaromatic compound (a), an alkali metal hydrosulfide (b), an alkali metal carboxylate (c), and an aromatic compound (d) having an elimination group and an acid group, which function in a nucleophilic reaction, in the presence of a solid alkali metal sulfide.

Abstract: A vehicle structure of a hybrid vehicle that contributes to compactly structuring the vehicle body, which is provided with: a battery disposed at the lower side in a vehicle up-down direction of a rear seat so as to overlap with the rear seat in plan view; and a fuel tank including a shallow profile portion that is disposed at the lower side of the battery such that a portion thereof overlaps with a floor face of the battery in plan view, and a deep profile portion that is made thicker in the vehicle up-down direction than the shallow profile portion and that is disposed at the rear side of the battery such that at least a portion thereof overlaps with a rear face of the battery in elevational view.

Abstract: A tank rubber cushion for providing a vibration-damping support of a fuel tank against a vehicle body, including two divided rubber cylinders inserted onto an inner axial member having flanges at both axial ends and to be inserted through a mounting hole formed in a support portion of the fuel tank. Each of the divided rubber cylinders is provided with an axial vibration-damping rubber portion arranged between opposing surfaces of the flange of the inner axial member and the support portion in an axial direction, and a transaxial vibration-damping rubber portion arranged between opposing surfaces of the inner axial member and the support portion in a transaxial direction. The transaxial vibration-damping rubber portion includes a concave/convex portion wherein a diameter varies in a circumferential direction so that an assembly can be made with a gap between the inner axial member and the support portion.

Abstract: A vehicle structure of a hybrid vehicle that contributes to compactly structuring the vehicle body, which is provided with: a battery disposed at the lower side in a vehicle up-down direction of a rear seat so as to overlap with the rear seat in plan view; and a fuel tank including a shallow profile portion that is disposed at the lower side of the battery such that a portion thereof overlaps with a floor face of the battery in plan view, and a deep profile portion that is made thicker in the vehicle up-down direction than the shallow profile portion and that is disposed at the rear side of the battery such that at least a portion thereof overlaps with a rear face of the battery in elevational view.

Abstract: A method for producing an acid group-containing polyarylene sulfide of the present invention includes a reaction step of reacting a polyhaloaromatic compound (a), an alkali metal hydrosulfide (b), an alkali metal carboxylate (c), and an aromatic compound (d) having an elimination group and an acid group, which function in a nucleophilic reaction, in the presence of a solid alkali metal sulfide.

Abstract: A method for producing an acid group-containing polyarylene sulfide of the present invention includes a reaction step of reacting a polyhaloaromatic compound (a), an alkali metal hydrosulfide (b), and an alkali metal carboxylate (c) in the presence of a solid alkali metal sulfide and a lithium ion.

Abstract: An igniting agent includes a powder of a Mg.Al alloy containing Mg: 55 to 70 wt % and Al: the balance. At least one selected from the group consisting of Ca, Mn, Li, Si, Sb, Sr, Zn, Zr, Sc, Y, Sn, Ba, and rare earth metals may be added in an amount of 0.5 to 10 wt %. An initiator is loaded with the igniting agent. A gas generator incorporates the initiator. The igniting agent provides high ignition speed and good grindability.

Abstract: To provide an inflator which can be easily manufactured in a simple manufacturing process so as not to be disassembled. In an inflator, an orifice member 16 of a bottle 3 is provided with projections 43 formed on the periphery of the orifice member 16, extending in the axial direction thereof, and key grooves 47 formed in the periphery of the orifice member 16, extending in the axial direction thereof. A diffuser 7 is provided, in the inner periphery thereof, with guide grooves 49 for guiding the projections 43 of the orifice member 16 when the diffuser 7 and the orifice member 16 are coupled with each other, grooves 41 which mate with the projections 43 after the diffuser 7 or the orifice member 16 rotates, and key grooves 51 which associate with the key grooves 47 of the orifice member 16. Keys 45 which are inserted into the key grooves 47 and 51 and thereby prevent the orifice member 16 or the diffuser 7 from rotating are also provided.

Abstract: An inflator (10) for use in an inflatable vehicle occupant protection system. In one aspect of the invention, the inflator (10) includes a longitudinal enclosure (22) having a substantially uniform cross-sectional area along at least a portion of the enclosure, and a gas generant composition (24) positioned along the portion of the enclosure (22). The gas generant composition (24) is distributed substantially uniformly along the portion of the enclosure (22). A plurality of gas exit apertures (40) is formed along the portion of the enclosure (22) to enable fluid communication between the enclosure (22) and an exterior of the enclosure. The apertures (40) are spaced apart a distance proportional to a desired rate of propagation of a combustion reaction of gas generant positioned between the apertures (40).

Abstract: An initiator includes a header substantially formed of at least one of ceramic and resin, a pair of electrode pins disposed through the header and having extremities facing a front end of the header, a bridge circuit line provided between the extremities of the electrode pins, a reaction agent configured to react upon being heated by the bridge circuit line, and a cup surrounding the reaction agent and a side surface of the header.

Abstract: An initiator employs ignition powder which can be manufactured easily, which can be handled safely, and which is stored in a cup of the initiator. Pins are inserted into and secured to holes of a header in the initiator. Distal end surfaces of the pins are flush with a distal end surface of the header; an insulative membrane is disposed so as to cover the distal end surface of one of the pins. When a high-voltage is applied between the pins, the membrane is destroyed and plasma is created. Further, when a subsequent low-voltage is applied between the pins, plasma is continuously generated. The ignition powder initiates its reaction by heat of the plasma.

Abstract: A gas generator which has an initiator and a gas generating agent for use in airbag deployment systems. An initiator includes a reaction agent, a casing formed by a cup and header, an electrode and a plasma generating agent. The plasma generating agent generates a plasma in response to the energization of the electrode that makes the reaction agent initiate a reaction.

Abstract: A resin composition is provided containing a polyarylene sulfide, and an aromatic polyester with a higher glass transition temperature than the polyarylene sulfide and represented by a general formula (1) shown below: wherein, Ar represents either an aromatic ring or a heterocyclic ring; R1 to R4 each represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, which may be the same or different, provided that at least one of these groups is an alkyl group of 1 to 8 carbon atoms; Y represents a single bond, a bivalent hydrocarbon group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms which may incorporate a hetero atom, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, etc.; and n is an integer representing the number of repeating units), as well as a molded product produced using such a composition.